Twelve subjects performed the airplane task, a test of spatial ability, in order to determine whether or not the task is suitable for inclusion in the CTS battery. Subjects performed 12 trials of the task on four consecutive days. Both performance and subjective measures were recorded. Three significantly different loading levels were obtained using the rear, front, and bottom views of the plane. It was concluded that the airplane task appears to be suitable for inclusion in the CTS.
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